Tiffany Poon plays Chopin Ballade No. 4 in F minor, Op. 52

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Tiffany Poon, age 14, performs a piano solo recital at Paul Hall, the Juilliard School on Nov. 19, 2011. (Part 1)
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肖邦F小调第四叙事曲作品52
ショパン バラード第4番 ヘ短調 作品52

[@shininchikudo8771]

Oh men, feels god going back in time and see how she has improved and how she was still so motherflipping amazing back then... This is gold

[@hyramesshiramess1035]

BRAVO! Certainly one of the best young artists at the keyboard to emerge in many a long year -- a true lyrical talent blest true musical insight and with a high degree of virtuosity -- always a rare and wonderful combination.. I was enchanted with Tiffany's Carnaval, awestruck by her Prokofiev Toccata, delighted with the subtlety and dream-like quality of her Barcarolle. Now I look forward to listening to her more and more. I'm 74, a well-trained pianist, myself, a lifelong student of piano literature, and an avid concertgoer for at least sixty-five years. You'd think I'd be jaded by now, but a fresh young talents such as Tiffany Poon enlivens me as it assures me the future of musical art is in good hands.

[@stuartholder2098]

Hyramess Hiramess you are so right in your comments about the true lyrical talent and musical insight. I was taken aback at this young lady's virtuosity and her ability to see the message in this wonderful piece of art that has been with me since the age of about 12 or 13. I was never advanced enough to play beyond the first few pages but that melancholy slow waltz that take up two or three pages was an absolute joy to play. To quote the American musicologist, James Hunker "About the fourth and glorious Ballade in f minor I could write a volume. It is Chopin in his most reflective, yet most lyrical mood". Thank you for your comments Hyramess. We must continue to share our joy and wonderment at these young musicians and give them all the support and encouragement that they so rightly deserve.

[@elementare.]

@@stuartholder2098 You all are so right

[@wzvarick]

She's such a reliable pianist - clean technique, clear phrasing, actually observes the score!

[@hyramesshiramess1035]

BRAVISSIMO! It just gets better and better with each repeated hearing. This is a SUPERB young artist.

[@Andrew279144]

The finest interpretation of this piece I've ever heard (and I've heard most of them.....). Chopin's Ballade No. is arguably his greatest work for solo piano, and Tiffany has nailed it. Nothing more to be said.

[@meredith218461]

Her playing really speaks to me. She has poetry, fire and technical brilliance. She also shows an intelligent grasp of the structure and form of this demanding work.

[@MsRBlackmore]

That was so magical - I have never yet seen a performance of this piece that leaves me hanging on literally every single note, but yours did! Even the tricky passages were played not for show, but to add so much to the journey of the piece. I look forward to subscribing and watching the rest of your videos. Thank you!

[@BifSlamkovich]

I think I died and went to heaven multiple times by watching this.

[@marctaras9455]

Very musical and played with so much passion. That sounds so good. I love this performance.

[@Nonam33290]

This is the best piano piece EVER

[@john-patrickdickson9663]

Nonam33290 Yes you may be right, there are a lot of inspired and wonderful Chopin works but I couldn’t point to one ‘Better’ than this fourth Ballade. It embodies every trick of the trade. Gorgeous clever performance ,we are so lucky to be able to Experience it here on KZbin.

[@therussiantrollnetwork7464]

I agree. this is my favorite piece

[@KristinaShatuho]

And of course the beautiful 4th Chopin's Ballade the most beautiful and challenging one played perfectly well. Tiffany, no words to discribe my happiness and appreciation. Thank you and your parents for sharing these amazing videos.

[@2047Musicvisions]

I can not understand people who find fault with the interpretation. Surely these people are complex. The music that we receive have inherited written and its realization can be from multiple optical and sensitivities and all optimal. One of the most important musical characteristic is that art is not immutable. Each time the piece is played is different and life itself puts the interpreter that should be respected. Music as Art accommodate as many views as there are sensitivities.

[@shaozhongchen5383]

Then why fault others? The consciousness given to us is immense and undefinable, and each a different taste, a different thought, each view just as honest as the rest, and if not contradictory of oneself, which higher being is to say that they can't? Or better yet, who's right in that matter? Precisely why something is different or weaker or whatever from the rest is a reason or reason enough for one to find fault, that's pure nature, and all you can do, is voice your own opinion and argue it out, the other may see your point, maybe not, but it's all up to you now isn't it? Art is immutable yes, but so is opinion, at least not on the surface, desolated yes, mutable, no

[@Appassionata90]

this is a very good interpretation. and its double-incredible for her age...

[@reil68100]

Perfect! Nothing else! BRAVO.

[@Rx-mn5fv]

Sensitive performance. Very well played. Really liked it. Thank you!

[@BPmusique]

Absolutely wonderful! Bravo

[@dysjencofigaroa2580]

as always Tiffany you played perfect.. words can not explain how i feel after watching that!!

[@Desireyso58]

Bravo Tiffany!!! I've heard your ballade 1 and like it. But this Ballade... it`s amazing your rendition. Thanks. And Bravo!!!

[@Erecura]

THIS is what makes the human species absolutely remarkable

[@wbiro]

true, but only relatively speaking (compared to the lower species on this planet); as a species, humans are still clueless (and thus still ultimately suicidal) (but now I am into future philosophy)...

[@Nonam33290]

I didn't see the time passing! Wonderful! You're just awesome... =)

[@francoaragosta4285]

I've neer heard -- and never EXPECT TO HEARR -- A BETTER PERFORMANCE OF THIS GREAT MASTERWORK.

[@grantgranite1109]

i am not an expert, but i feel this interpretation is the best i have heard

[@MrBirzer]

Wow! That's so beautiful! Awesome performance! Thanks so very much, Tiffany!

[@atlatahuac]

plays with a reverence for the music and the magnificent instrument at her fingertips. Silken and dreamy. One cd i'm getting very fast!

[@user-rk4kw5uq1b]

Great! One of my favorite works. I wish I could perform like you. I honestly hope you will be a pianist of the world! I cheer you. Thank you!

[@user-fi4yd2kf6g]

That was spectacular!

[@1954surya]

A star is born!

[@kuuderepiano2988]

Majestic performance, I enjoyed your technicality and clear voicing of the polyphonic texture 👏

[@sophiechen4612]

So beautiful ... :)

[@7pianoforte]

Great improvement. You are a genius!!!

[@freeqwerqwer]

she's 15??? that's excellent for sure.

[@luky46]

Great performance!

[@hankwest3002]

beautiful!

[@nupucotonosor]

Bravo love it:

[@haidothu2786]

Very beautiful !

[@valeriowolo2422]

my favorit one

[@user-nb6mw4lj7t]

いやーすごい！ 天才少女です😊 この曲の最近の録音も聴きたいですね。 というか日本🇯🇵にコンサートに来て欲しいです❤

[@zaruzoba]

Sending love 💞💞💞💞

[@antoniovmu4902]

oh my god!

[@thinkgreenlovepurple]

I just watched your Ravel Ondine and this... congrats and thank you for such a great performance! :)

[@SpyrineMusic]

dude she was 14 this is so good omg

[@MathisCathignol]

Very beautiful.

[@thuongovan8129]

Play very well

[@jazzfan7491]

14? Insane

[@fulviojommelli6193]

This piece starts in C major but it's a preparation for F minor. Superlative.

[@wbiro]

Philosophical question: What are the benefits of seeing a 14 year old playing Chopin? (there are benefits)...

[@finnstyles]

0:31 I thought it was buffering

[@th415263]

Perhaps you should check her more recent videos before you make the assumption she doesn't have musical maturity.

[@randomcubing7106]

Try not to lose self esteem challenge.

[@LiamMcGreehan]

This is Tiffany we are listening to That's impossible

[@stephenhosmer7269]

Hungarian rhapsody 6

[@th415263]

Oh fair enough, forgive me. I made an incorrect assumption myself.

[@RyanTJM]

Nothing wrong with being negative, you're statements are just silly, at least say why you think so.

[@davidcblock]

The coda was performed with the emotional intensity of a Czerny etude. Lack of guidance from her teachers at that time, if she had any,

[@Alvlnn]

There's some parts I wished she put more strength into, more forte, not piano...

[@pvn2474]

Extraordinarily beautiful woman. Maybe the most beautiful I have seen in my life.

[@justina9914]

Marry Evgeny Kissin

[@Ryanyimmy]

bro she was 14 in this and kissin was 40s😭😭

[@mkoualsky]

Correct, academic.

[@Florian-rd3eb]

these cof cof background at the coda... I hates these people

[@Florian-rd3eb]

the interpretation is just awesome btw

[@axercfarena3643]

Can I be your bf, I’m a very educated and nice young man

[@aimgodcarti]

Lmaooo

[@darkkerrigan]

I completely agree with you. I felt nothing when she started this Ballade, and it is full of emotion. Just because a person is capable of playing notes and has technique, it doesn't make it a good performance automatically, and she does not have the musical maturity required for this DIFFICULT Ballade. I bet I will get bitched out for my comment as well...I always do ;)

[@ericrouach]

it was almost perfect until 3:40 and then disappointed.... miss poon is a very good pianist but you guys are overreacting, "made in juillard"

[@marckrovetz9522]

Vesivian Inappropriate......:-(

[@mkoualsky]

Marc Krovetz everyone has right to call himself any way he likes. Vesivian too.

[@Vesivian]

THATS RIGHT BITTCHES

[@darkkerrigan]

My comment was to this video SPECIFICALLY....I have never said she isn't a wonderful pianist...I am even a subscriber to her channel =) lol. This performance just didn't do it for me =)

[@BlazeKenny]

she is just a machine with awesome technique, but no sound and power. And now i bet my commet is going to be removed, because its one of the few comments that are negative, huh ?

[@dothuha5885]

Play very well

[@dothuha5885]

Play very well

[@thuhao9665]

Play very well